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2010 Subaru Outback
Mileage
188,047
Service Date
11/13/2025
Services Performed
Connected a scan tool and found code P0335 – Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit. Used the scan tool to monitor live data while cranking the engine and found the crankshaft position sensor parameter was erratic. Inspected the crankshaft position sensor wiring harness and connector, but found no concerns. Used the scan tool to monitor the crankshaft position sensor parameter while the crankshaft position sensor wiring harness was wiggled and found the sensor parameter did not change. Backprobed the crankshaft position sensor, cranked the engine, monitored the crankshaft position sensor signal on a lab scope and found the sensor signal observed on the lab scope intermittently dropped out. These test results verified the crankshaft position sensor was faulty.
REMOVE AND REPLACE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THIS SERVICE INCLUDES SAFELY LIFTING THE VEHICLE, DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL, AND REMOVING ANY COMPONENTS NECESSARY TO ACCESS THE SENSOR. THE OLD SENSOR WILL BE REMOVED, AND A NEW OEM-QUALITY SENSOR WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE ACCURATE ENGINE TIMING AND PERFORMANCE. ALL CONNECTIONS WILL BE SECURED, AND THE VEHICLE WILL BE TESTED TO CONFIRM PROPER START-UP, IDLE, AND OPERATION WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PRESENT.
Amir K. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/13/2025
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Mileage
142,665
Service Date
10/20/2025
Services Performed
REMOVE REAR BRAKE ROTORS REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACE REAR BRAKE ROTORS ASSEMBLE BACK TOGETHER
REMOVED THE OLD TIRES AND PROPERLY MOUNTED TWO NEW TIRES TO ENSURE SAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.
PLACED EACH WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY ON THE BALANCING MACHINE TO IDENTIFY ANY IMBALANCES. INSTALLED THE APPROPRIATE WHEEL WEIGHTS TO ENSURE EVEN WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. VERIFIED THAT EACH TIRE WAS PROPERLY BALANCED TO REDUCE VIBRATION AND PROMOTE EVEN TIRE WEAR. REINSTALLED WHEELS ONTO THE VEHICLE AND TORQUED LUG NUTS TO SPECIFICATIONS.
APPLIED STANDARD TIRE WASTE DISPOSAL FEE FOR THE PROPER HANDLING AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING OF OLD TIRES REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS REGARDING TIRE DISPOSAL.
BRIAN B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/13/2025
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Mileage
143,148
Service Date
10/13/2025
Services Performed
CONNECTED A SCAN TOOL AND PERFORMED A ROAD TEST TO VERIFY CUSTOMER’S CONCERN OF FRONT-END NOISE AND SHAKING WHEN BRAKING. CONFIRMED THE CONDITION AND INSPECTED THE SUSPENSION, BRAKING, AND ENGINE COMPONENTS. FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY, CAUSING THE FRONT-END NOISE AND VIBRATION UNDER BRAKING. ALSO FOUND THAT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN DOWN AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA WAS TRACED TO A WORN SERPENTINE BELT, WHICH SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF UNEVEN WEAR AND SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON TO ENSURE SAFE HANDLING AND EVEN TREAD WEAR. CUSTOMER REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE READY BY THE END OF THE DAY, SO WE WILL ADDRESS AS MANY REPAIRS AS POSSIBLE TODAY. ANY REMAINING REPAIRS WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED AT A FOLLOW-UP VISIT.
REMOVE AND REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES. RAISED THE VEHICLE AND REMOVED THE FRONT WHEELS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. DISCONNECTED THE BALL JOINTS AND MOUNTING HARDWARE SECURING BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS TO THE FRAME AND STEERING KNUCKLES. REMOVED THE WORN CONTROL ARMS AND INSTALLED NEW UNITS, ENSURING ALL BOLTS AND FASTENERS WERE TORQUED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. AFTER INSTALLATION, VERIFIED PROPER ALIGNMENT OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND PERFORMED A ROAD TEST TO CONFIRM THAT NOISE AND INSTABILITY WERE ELIMINATED. AN ALIGNMENT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT.
REMOVE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ASSEMBLE BACK TOGETHER
REMOVE AND REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT. INSPECTED THE BELT ROUTING AND NOTED SIGNS OF WEAR AND CRACKING ON THE EXISTING BELT. RELEASED TENSION FROM THE BELT TENSIONER AND REMOVED THE OLD BELT FROM ALL PULLEYS. INSTALLED A NEW SERPENTINE BELT, FOLLOWING FACTORY ROUTING DIAGRAM, AND ENSURED PROPER TENSION WAS APPLIED. STARTED THE ENGINE AND VERIFIED THAT THE BELT RAN SMOOTHLY WITH NO NOISE OR SLIPPAGE, CONFIRMING PROPER OPERATION.
PERFORM WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO ADJUST CAMBER, CASTER, AND TOE ANGLES TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. ENSURE PROPER STEERING WHEEL POSITION AND VEHICLE HANDLING. COMPLETE FINAL INSPECTION AND ROAD TEST TO VERIFY ALIGNMENT ACCURACY.
BRIAN B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/13/2025
2017 Subaru Forester
Mileage
35,034
Service Date
4/29/2025
Services Performed
SMOG INSPECTION
SMOG CERTIFICATE
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE – Drain old engine oil, replace oil filter, and refill with manufacturer-recommended oil to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. TIRE INSPECTION AND INFLATION CHECK – Inspect all tires for wear, damage, and proper tread depth. Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI for even wear and safe handling. BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – Examine brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear or damage. Check brake fluid
REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ENGINE AIR FILTER. THE OLD FILTER WAS DIRTY AND CLOGGED, WHICH CAN RESTRICT AIRFLOW TO THE ENGINE AND AFFECT PERFORMANCE, FUEL EFFICIENCY, AND EMISSIONS. INSTALLED A NEW FILTER TO HELP ENSURE OPTIMAL AIRFLOW, IMPROVE ENGINE EFFICIENCY, AND MAINTAIN PROPER COMBUSTION.
REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE CABIN AIR FILTER HOUSING. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE OLD CABIN AIR FILTER, INSPECT THE HOUSING FOR ANY DEBRIS OR DUST BUILDUP, AND CLEAN AS NEEDED. INSTALL A NEW CABIN AIR FILTER TO HELP ENSURE CLEAN AIR FLOW INTO THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR, IMPROVING HVAC SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND CABIN AIR QUALITY. REASSEMBLE ALL REMOVED PANELS AND VERIFY PROPER FITMENT AND FUNCTION.
JULIA S. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/30/2025
2016 Subaru Outback
Mileage
41,265
Service Date
11/26/2024
Services Performed
SMOG INSPECTION
SMOG CERTIFICATE
NANCY K. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/26/2024
2014 Subaru Outback
Mileage
50,332
Service Date
10/21/2024
Services Performed
VEHICLE SERVICE: – CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER – TIRE INFLATION CHECK – BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – ALL FLUID LEVEL CHECK – RESET MAINTENCE COUNTER
SMOG INSPECTION
SMOG CERTIFICATE
ROBERT S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/21/2024
2016 Subaru Outback
Mileage
83,623
Service Date
10/14/2024
Services Performed
SMOG INSPECTION
CERTIFICATE
MARK K. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/14/2024
2016 Subaru Forester
Mileage
19,170
Service Date
9/18/2024
Services Performed
SMOG INSPECTION
SMOG CERTIFICATE
MICHAEL M. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/19/2024
2016 Subaru Forester
Mileage
167,656
Service Date
6/20/2024
Services Performed
VEHICLE SERVICE: – CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER – TIRE INFLATION CHECK – BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – ALL FLUID LEVEL CHECK – RESET MAINTENANCE COUNTER
REMOVE REAR BRAKE ROTORS REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACE REAR BRAKE ROTORS ASSEMBLE BACK TOGETHER
MOUNT TWO TIRES
BALANCE TWO TIRES
TIRE WASTE CHARGE
REMOVED ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS AND RAISED THE ENGINE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE TUNE-UP COMPONENTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. REASSEMBLED ALL COMPONENTS AND MADE THE REQUIRED ADJUSTMENTS. TESTED ALL AFFECTED SYSTEMS TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTIONALITY.
ALIGNMENT
ELIZABETH P. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/20/2024
2014 Subaru Outback
Mileage
46,449
Service Date
10/24/2022
Services Performed
SMOG INSPECTION
SMOG CERTIFICATE
ROBERT S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/24/2022

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